Made Hoops: Dynamic Guards

-Gonzaga likely has their PG of the future in Scott, a heady leader that plays with a mature demeanor and is really hard to turn over. Scott has a great feel for when he needs to be aggressive in calling his own number at the offensive end and when he needs to create an open look for a teammate. He knocked down perimeter looks, got the rim, and wasn't afraid to mix it up in the paint despite a pretty narrow frame. What he lacks in burst-y quickness he makes up for in positioning, fighting over screens to stay in front while staying home to poke away steals in the halfcourt.     -Really explosive guard that really gave the Warriors' fullcourt press the blues, splitting double teams in the zone press to create efficient looks for his team at the other end. Loved his blend of speed and ball skills in the open floor, those skills coupled with a really competitive edge make him a difficult cover. Delves makes up for a relative lack of size with above-the-rim athleticism on several one-handed spikes in transition and off of backdoor cuts. Love his timing to allow ball screens to develop before getting to his spots in the halfcourt. Not difficult to see how he holds the top spot in 2028 for NE.     -Barnes put together a balanced offensive performance in a big win in the title game for his bracket. Barnes can get to the rim, is pretty efficient on pull-ups at the elbow, and hit perimeter shots that made it really difficult for his matchup to face-guard him. What he lacks in explosive back foot burst he makes up with in taking the right angles on drives to the rim or coming flat off of ball screens to set himself up for good looks at the basket. Showed a pretty complete offensive game, getting his teammates involved on drives to the rim after his first half scoring put the help defense on red alert to his presence.     -A guard that will definitely make an appearance in our 2026 rankings after a standout performance for Team Vito. Ouattara read ball screens well to either come off explosively to get downhill or sit behind a screen to shoot a 3 when a defender cheated it and went under. Had 3 pull up 3s hit nothing but net from the top of the key to preserve the win for his team.     -Not surprising to see him shoot up the 2026 rankings as Byrd looks to continue making a name for himself this summer in a big role with TTO National. Byrd continues to hit shots at a high clip whether they are off the bounce, off movement, or are simply C+S looks. But the improvements have been to his body as he has lost the baby fat and gotten much more explosive in the open court. Had an emphatic 2-handed dunk in transition and showed the improved vert on a backdoor cut for a spike along the baseline late in the game. Love the tenacity that I see out of him at both ends of the floor, the definition of a gamer. Expect him to have a similar ascent late in his HS career like another TTO National guard in Tyler Perkins.     -Boyd's athleticism stood out despite playing up in this event, with the electric wing finishing with at least 4 explosive 2-handed dunks from different angles at the rim. Boyd serves as a productive slasher that routinely gets past his matchup and into the teeth of the defense to create advantage opportunities for his team. Loved his defensive versatility in this one, guarding all 5 positions throughout the contest without a complaint and with consistent effort. His motor and speed in the open court are a devastating combination for opponents to deal with. Fully expect him to make an impact from day 1 with his blend of athleticism, defense, finishing ability, and aggressive play.